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Andrew J. DeCusati, 82, of North Haven, passed away on Aug. 17 at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Patricia L. Torello DeCusati. Andrew was born in New Haven on July 12, 1937, and was the son of the late Frank and Anna Milano DeCusati.

He worked as a crane operator and mechanic at Schivone’s Alchemists and was a member of the Local International Union of Operating Engineers for many years until his retirement. Andrew was a very hard-working man, a great husband, father, and grandfather, who loved his family unconditionally.

He was the father of Frank (Elaine) DeCusati, Andrew (Janet) DeCusati, Christina (Carl) DeMaio, and Joseph (Jacqueline) DeCusati; and the grandfather of Frank, Jr., Andrew III, Andrea, Maria, John, Dominic, Chandler, and Cole. He was the brother of Antoinette (George) Giannotti and Carmel (Anthony, Jr.) Meliso.

The family would like to extend a “Special Thank You” to the nurses and hospital staff at 10 East and 10 North at Yale-New Haven Hospital.

The visiting hours were Aug. 20 in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Ave. His funeral procession left the funeral home after visitation. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated in St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Parish at St. Barnabas Church, 44 Washington Ave., North Haven. Interment followed in All Saints Cemetery. For an online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.